🌟Middle/High School Staff Spotlight: Holly Stevens 🌟
Holly Stevens is in her 2nd year at Westville as the middle school secretary and loves the relationships she’s built with students and staff. From laughing with students to offering advice when they need it, she enjoys being someone they can count on—and she especially loves when students stop by to say hello. She also values the close bond she shares with her coworkers, who have become like family.
Holly is married to her high school sweetheart, and together they have three young boys. She and her husband are very involved in their church, serving as youth pastors and on the worship team. At home, they love their three dogs—Sophie, Oaklie, and Frankie—who are definitely spoiled! She’s also a big fan of 7 Brew and is usually fueled by iced coffee or a Red Bull.
The best advice she’s received is to treat her work as a way to serve others, not just as a job, and to focus on being faithful and loving people well. A fun fact about Holly—she is very competitive and becomes cutthroat when it comes to board games!
🌟Elementary Staff Spotlight: CJ Erter 🌟
This is her 2nd year at Westville, and she enjoys bringing energy to the classroom through lessons and Jacket Pride games. Her favorite part of the job is engaging with students and creating a fun, positive learning environment.
She is a proud mom of five girls and will soon have ten grandchildren. She has been married for 26 years and recently earned her bachelor’s degree in Developmental Psychology.
One of the best pieces of advice she’s received is that just because something has always been done a certain way doesn’t mean it has to stay that way. A fun fact—she collects nutcrackers and has over 115 that she displays every Christmas!
We are thankful to have them as part of the Westville family! 🐝
Holly Stevens is in her 2nd year at Westville as the middle school secretary and loves the relationships she’s built with students and staff. From laughing with students to offering advice when they need it, she enjoys being someone they can count on—and she especially loves when students stop by to say hello. She also values the close bond she shares with her coworkers, who have become like family.
Holly is married to her high school sweetheart, and together they have three young boys. She and her husband are very involved in their church, serving as youth pastors and on the worship team. At home, they love their three dogs—Sophie, Oaklie, and Frankie—who are definitely spoiled! She’s also a big fan of 7 Brew and is usually fueled by iced coffee or a Red Bull.
The best advice she’s received is to treat her work as a way to serve others, not just as a job, and to focus on being faithful and loving people well. A fun fact about Holly—she is very competitive and becomes cutthroat when it comes to board games!
🌟Elementary Staff Spotlight: CJ Erter 🌟
This is her 2nd year at Westville, and she enjoys bringing energy to the classroom through lessons and Jacket Pride games. Her favorite part of the job is engaging with students and creating a fun, positive learning environment.
She is a proud mom of five girls and will soon have ten grandchildren. She has been married for 26 years and recently earned her bachelor’s degree in Developmental Psychology.
One of the best pieces of advice she’s received is that just because something has always been done a certain way doesn’t mean it has to stay that way. A fun fact—she collects nutcrackers and has over 115 that she displays every Christmas!
We are thankful to have them as part of the Westville family! 🐝
🌟 FCCLA State Convention Success! 🌟
Our FCCLA members had an incredible day at the state convention, and we couldn’t be more proud of their hard work and achievements!
🏅 Haylee Hill earned 3rd place with an outstanding score of 97.25, advancing to Nationals!
🏅 Nevaeh Vaughan placed 2nd with an amazing score of 98, also advancing to Nationals!
👏 Nathalie Martinez was elected to serve as the 2026–2027 State Vice President of Membership — what an incredible honor!
Westville FCCLA was also recognized for:
• 100% FCS Participation
• Recruitment
• Gold Chapter of Excellence
Way to represent, Yellowjackets! 💜🐝
Reminder: There is no school tomorrow, Friday, April 3, in observance of Good Friday. Have a great weekend!
We’re excited to have the OU Health Mobile Mammography Coach coming to Westville on May 7!
🚐 It will be set up at the Dairy Bar (across from the high school).
This is such an important opportunity for women in our community to get screened close to home. Most insurance plans cover annual mammograms at no cost for women 40+.
📞 Call (405) 755-2273 (Option 6) to schedule.
👉 Please share this with your churches, family, and community groups—we want to reach as many people as possible!
💗 Early detection saves lives.
🚐 It will be set up at the Dairy Bar (across from the high school).
This is such an important opportunity for women in our community to get screened close to home. Most insurance plans cover annual mammograms at no cost for women 40+.
📞 Call (405) 755-2273 (Option 6) to schedule.
👉 Please share this with your churches, family, and community groups—we want to reach as many people as possible!
💗 Early detection saves lives.
If you missed our Community Connections Night, the latest flyer with updated renderings of each building is attached: https://aptg.co/0FlPqB
Early voting will take place Thursday and Friday, April 2–3, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at your local county election board.
For questions or more information, please visit our website: https://www.westville.k12.ok.us/o/district/page/school-bond-information
Early voting will take place Thursday and Friday, April 2–3, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at your local county election board.
For questions or more information, please visit our website: https://www.westville.k12.ok.us/o/district/page/school-bond-information
Tomorrow’s middle school baseball game at Briggs has been canceled. The Roland Wood Bat Tournament scheduled for April 3–4 has also been canceled.
Varsity Update:
Salina has requested an earlier game time to allow players and families the opportunity to attend Good Friday services. The game will now be played at 12:00 PM in Salina on April 3.
Varsity Update:
Salina has requested an earlier game time to allow players and families the opportunity to attend Good Friday services. The game will now be played at 12:00 PM in Salina on April 3.
Thank You to Our Incredible Paraprofessionals! 💜
We are grateful to have such dedicated and hardworking paraprofessionals on our team. Your commitment and care make a significant difference in the lives of our students. They thrive because of your efforts, and we appreciate everything you do every single day! 💜
We are grateful to have such dedicated and hardworking paraprofessionals on our team. Your commitment and care make a significant difference in the lives of our students. They thrive because of your efforts, and we appreciate everything you do every single day! 💜
The 5th–8th grade track meet scheduled for April 2 at Maryetta has been rescheduled to Monday, April 6.
Westville Middle School is excited to host a Test Prep Day on April 17!
This will be a fun and engaging day where students work to master as many state standards as possible in each subject. As they master standards, they’ll earn prizes and points for their team—making learning both competitive and rewarding!
We are currently accepting donations of snacks to use as prizes. Individually wrapped items and small drinks are especially helpful. Donations can be dropped off at the Middle School Office.
Thank you for supporting our students and helping make this day a success! 💜
This will be a fun and engaging day where students work to master as many state standards as possible in each subject. As they master standards, they’ll earn prizes and points for their team—making learning both competitive and rewarding!
We are currently accepting donations of snacks to use as prizes. Individually wrapped items and small drinks are especially helpful. Donations can be dropped off at the Middle School Office.
Thank you for supporting our students and helping make this day a success! 💜
Today our middle school students are participating in a Career Exploration Day!
We’re excited to have representatives from Cherokee Marshals, Emergency Management, SWAT, Search and Rescue, and the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center here on campus.
Students are getting the opportunity to learn about a variety of career paths, ask questions, and hear firsthand what it takes to serve in these important roles.
Junior (11th grade) mandatory state testing dates are coming up:
• Tuesday, April 7 – ACT
• Thursday, April 9 – Science/History
Students must be at school by 8:15 AM and bring a fully charged Chromebook.
Thank you for helping your student be prepared!
Check out this week's schedule!
Check out the Annual Westville Easter Egg Hunt!
Thursday, April 2
5:30 PM
In the park
Ages 0–12 are welcome to participate— join the fun! 💜
Thursday, April 2
5:30 PM
In the park
Ages 0–12 are welcome to participate— join the fun! 💜
Here’s an overview of the full bond project, including the Ag Building, Gym, and new Science Building!
Together, these projects will add a total of 11 new classrooms, including 4 that will replace existing trailer classrooms, creating more space and better opportunities for our students across multiple programs.
We’ve also been working with the town, and they have approved allowing the school to take over the street between the practice field and the bus lot. This will allow us to expand our green space and improve the overall campus layout.
As part of this change, the bus lot will be relocated across from the bus barn on the corner of S Lake and W Division. This move will take place regardless of whether the bond passes.
With continued growth, we will also work on increasing parking by utilizing property west of the practice field, as well as areas near the middle school and high school buildings.
These improvements are focused on creating safer, more functional spaces while continuing to grow opportunities for our students.
For more information, visit: https://www.westville.k12.ok.us/o/district/page/school-bond-information
Shoutout to some awesome Yellowjackets! 💜
Kaleigh Carte and Piper Blackburn have been named All-Region in Basketball, and Piper has also been selected as an All-State Alternate!
Not to mention, Coach Bobbi Jo received an incredible honor—the OGBCA Bertha Frank Teague Award, recognizing outstanding young or up-and-coming head coaches in Oklahoma.
We are so proud!!
Final renderings of the Science Building portion of the bond are here!
This project will create a new space designed for hands-on science and STEM learning, while also providing safer, more direct access to classrooms.
The building will include four modern science labs/classrooms, student restrooms, and dedicated storage and lab prep areas.
The design is inspired by the front of the high school, incorporating similar elements to create a cohesive look across campus.
It will also help reduce student traffic and provide updated, functional spaces to better support learning.
This project will create a new space designed for hands-on science and STEM learning, while also providing safer, more direct access to classrooms.
The building will include four modern science labs/classrooms, student restrooms, and dedicated storage and lab prep areas.
The design is inspired by the front of the high school, incorporating similar elements to create a cohesive look across campus.
It will also help reduce student traffic and provide updated, functional spaces to better support learning.
Congratulations to our 2026 Top 10! These students have put in the hard work to reach this incredible achievement. Great job! 💜
🌟Middle/High School Staff Spotlight: Lori Snyder 🌟
Lori has been serving Westville for 19 years and is known for creating a warm, welcoming environment for both students and staff. She loves being there to help others and takes pride in supporting everyone who walks through the doors.
She is happily married to her husband, Bart, and is a proud mother of four and “Gimmie” to three wonderful grandchildren. Mrs. Snyder enjoys spending time outdoors, especially deer hunting, fishing, gardening, canning, and caring for her flowers.
One of the best pieces of advice she’s received is to consider opportunities when they come and to remember that while it’s nice to be important, it’s more important to be kind. Westville is thankful for the care, positivity, and support she brings each day! 🐝
🌟Elementary Staff Spotlight: Lesly Heft 🌟
Lesly is in her first year at Westville and is already making a meaningful impact by building strong connections with the students. She loves creating a welcoming space where every child feels important, valued, and someone they can trust.
Outside of school, her most important roles are being a wife and a mom—but she also enjoys a little retail therapy when she gets the chance. The best advice she’s received is that patience, kindness, and a secret stash of snacks can go a long way!
We’re excited to have Lesly as part of the Westville family and look forward to all the great things ahead! 🐝
Lori has been serving Westville for 19 years and is known for creating a warm, welcoming environment for both students and staff. She loves being there to help others and takes pride in supporting everyone who walks through the doors.
She is happily married to her husband, Bart, and is a proud mother of four and “Gimmie” to three wonderful grandchildren. Mrs. Snyder enjoys spending time outdoors, especially deer hunting, fishing, gardening, canning, and caring for her flowers.
One of the best pieces of advice she’s received is to consider opportunities when they come and to remember that while it’s nice to be important, it’s more important to be kind. Westville is thankful for the care, positivity, and support she brings each day! 🐝
🌟Elementary Staff Spotlight: Lesly Heft 🌟
Lesly is in her first year at Westville and is already making a meaningful impact by building strong connections with the students. She loves creating a welcoming space where every child feels important, valued, and someone they can trust.
Outside of school, her most important roles are being a wife and a mom—but she also enjoys a little retail therapy when she gets the chance. The best advice she’s received is that patience, kindness, and a secret stash of snacks can go a long way!
We’re excited to have Lesly as part of the Westville family and look forward to all the great things ahead! 🐝
Football Meeting Announcement 🏈:
If you have a student entering 7th - 12th grade who is interested in playing football for the 2026-2027 school year, we invite you to join us for an info meeting! Both parents/gaurdians and students are welcome to attend on Wednesday, April 15, at 5:00 p.m. in the auditorium.
Important paperwork will be distributed at the meeting, and a parent or guardian's signature will be required. We look forward to seeing you there!
If you have a student entering 7th - 12th grade who is interested in playing football for the 2026-2027 school year, we invite you to join us for an info meeting! Both parents/gaurdians and students are welcome to attend on Wednesday, April 15, at 5:00 p.m. in the auditorium.
Important paperwork will be distributed at the meeting, and a parent or guardian's signature will be required. We look forward to seeing you there!
Final renderings of the Gym portion of the bond are here!
This project provides flexible space for student learning, athletics, and school activities, while also creating a large venue for graduation, school events, and community gatherings. The design maximizes usable space while keeping construction costs in mind.
The facility will include four classrooms replacing portable trailers, including an FCCLA classroom, seating for over 1,150 spectators with bleachers on both sides of the court that begin at court level and extend upward above the classrooms and locker rooms, ADA-compliant features and restrooms, locker rooms, coaches’ offices, a lobby with a full-court view, and dedicated storage areas for athletics and events.
This project will create a functional, multi-purpose space to better serve our students, staff, and community.
This project provides flexible space for student learning, athletics, and school activities, while also creating a large venue for graduation, school events, and community gatherings. The design maximizes usable space while keeping construction costs in mind.
The facility will include four classrooms replacing portable trailers, including an FCCLA classroom, seating for over 1,150 spectators with bleachers on both sides of the court that begin at court level and extend upward above the classrooms and locker rooms, ADA-compliant features and restrooms, locker rooms, coaches’ offices, a lobby with a full-court view, and dedicated storage areas for athletics and events.
This project will create a functional, multi-purpose space to better serve our students, staff, and community.
